Although “baddest behavior” is not frequently praised, Ibiza will likely be welcoming it for a long time to come thanks to Drugs from Amsterdam DJ Mau P’s epic Pacha set.
Every year, almost one million Brits descend on Ibiza, with one thing on many of their minds – party! And a trip to the White Island isn’t complete without walking into the labyrinth that is Pacha.
Spanning 52 years of techno house music history, the club holds a legacy like no other and remains one of the island’s oldest and most influential clubs. Every summer, the biggest names on the scene hit the venue seven days a week to put on a show to remember into the early hours.
So it should come as no surprise that DJs from all over the world constantly chomp at the bit to erect their own foundations and join the Pacha legend. And Mau P, a well-known Dutch sensation for his epic tune Drugs from Amsterdam, which exploded in the world in 2022, wants to do it with his new Badest Behaviour residency at the renowned venue every Wednesday.
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Speaking exclusively to the Mirror from the depths of the ever-expanding venue, Mau, whose real name is Maurits Westveen, gushed over what it means to him. “It’s very iconic to me,” he explained as he sat chilled in the green room through the mazy VIP sections, including the super-chilled Ricardo’s room, prior to his latest performance.
“I’ve seen the pictures and videos from Pacha years ago, and yes, it seems like it’s been around a long time, and being a part of it now is really cool.
And he’s not entirely mistaken. It has become a pioneering force on the scene and has served as the birthplace of many renowned DJs over the years. However, Mau, 28, told his fans to expect the unexpected during his 10-week residency while speaking of the moment.
During his August 20 show, he undoubtedly provided partiers with an eclectic mix of anthems. After switching from his own bangers, such as Mertha, to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, Mau delivered an upbeat and lively performance to keep the party going after the generous 6am cut-off.
And as he confessed, this mix only comes to him at night because he chooses to perform things in a “freestyle” manner. He thinks that keeping it current makes his show more entertaining and distinctive. He claimed that “every night here so far has been different.” “And it’s probably going to be different as well for the rest of the season.”
Simply put, I just freestyle every night at night. I don’t prepare anything, for example. What I’m going to be playing is beyond me.
Before going it alone for the final few hours of his most recent performance at Pacha, he collaborated with UK artist Hot Since 82 for a back-to-back session. And it was all just a decision made at dinner that night.
He continued, “You never know what’s going to happen.” And I believe that other DJs have a unique style similar to what I DJ. My style has a little bit of everything, but it always has a groove.
For his three-hour long set, he effortlessly won the audience over. Prior to Hot Since 82 taking control of the booth, which was surrounded by adoring fans on the main floor as well as the VIP balcony behind, VIP fans had previously nicely warmed up by birthday girl LP Giobbi.
The 3, 000-person room was filled with strobe lights and smoke cannons, so Mau tagged in and seamlessly filled with the beats that flowed.
He mentioned being one of the most recent additions to the renowned Pacha line-up, “I think it feels like a special project.” I can plug in the USB cable into a show, not just any show. Just make sure to have a memorable night. With this, it seems like you give the residency a stronger feeling each new week. I’ve only just started, but I’m really trying to do something on Wednesdays.
So, hopefully, people will recognize Badest Behaviour at Pacha on Wednesday and decide to go because they have this memory from the previous year. Although it takes some time, Pacha gives me the impression that I’m creating something.
In addition to explaining the lyric from Outkast’s Hey Ya!, Mau acknowledged that it is a lyric from his show Baddest Behaviour. a song . They requested that I show them your worst behavior, and I didn’t understand how to pronounce it because “baddest is not a word; but it was just so good that I thought I had to use that.” He then made the joke that “perfect” because no one had ever used it. No legal action whatsoever
The Baddest Behaviour concept first drew attention to American audiences before moving to Pacha with fellow DJ Solomun, whose wildly successful residency there is this summer is held every Sunday.
And Mau hopes that he can continue to grow with the BB project. Because the US version of Badest Behaviour has been so popular and is expanding rapidly there, I just want to make it bigger and hold parties there as well.
Its 10-week run in Pacha is just beginning, though, for the time being. And it will be a long-lived memory for this 38-year-old who may be more used to waking up at 6 am than going out to party these days.
From the Pacha Family outdoor space, to the newly-added Paradiso bar, the spot’s constant expansion is clear, while still offering up a boutique-type feel Pacha is well known for. And what lies inside needs little explanation. A jam-packed dancefloor with the instantly recognisable cherries dangling from above and an epic strobe-lighting ceiling, it’s obvious to see why people continue to travel from all over the world to visit the establishment. The world class DJs on show are also obviously a welcome addition!
Mau P and Pacha appear to be in perfect harmony. The Dutch disc jockey’s enormous following will undoubtedly continue to gravitate toward the party scene for the rest of the summer and hopefully beyond thanks to his cool vibes.
Source: Mirror
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